Jurong Region Line Mock-up Train (Hyundai Rotem J151)
In July 2021, a mock-up cabin of the Hyundai Rotem J151 Train was unveiled at the Land Transport Authority (LTA) Hampshire Office. 62 of these 3-car trains are being procured for the Jurong Region Line...
View ArticleThomson-East Coast Line Stage 2 opens on 28 August 2021
Six stations along the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) Stage 2 will be opening on Saturday, 28 August 2021 First announced by Minister for Transport S. Iswaran during a visit to the TEL Caldecott Station...
View ArticleOn-Demand Shuttle Bus @ East Coast Park
Smart Mobility Firm RushOwl launches On-Demand Shuttle Bus Service at East Coast Park as a car-lite option for park goers. Passengers can now share a ride to directly access East Coast Park from Bedok...
View ArticlePremium Bus Service 594
Premium Bus Service 594 is a Premium service operated by private operator XingSheng Transport Services from Northshore Drive to Upper Cross Street. The route passes through Punggol Drive, Edgefield...
View ArticleLinkker LM312 Electric Bus launched on Bus Services 38, 40, 176 & 976
The Linkker LM312 Electric Bus has been launched on 25 August 2021, operating on Bus Services 38, 40, 176 & 976. 20 units of the Linkker LM312 have been acquired by the Land Transport Authority as...
View ArticleTower Transit – Transitioning to Sembawang-Yishun Bus Package
In September 2021, the Sembawang-Yishun Bus Package will be progressively taken over by Tower Transit. The first tranche of 9 bus services in Yishun will be transferred to Tower Transit on 5 September...
View ArticleSBS Transit Bus Service 248M
SBS Transit Bus Service 248M is a Jurong Industrial Service running from Tuas Bus Terminal and looping at Tuas South Way, passing through Tuas Link & Tuas West Road MRT Stations, Tuas Avenue 20 /...
View ArticleSBS Transit City Direct Bus Service 652
SBS Transit City Direct Service 652 is a Weekday Peak Hour City Direct service between Ang Mo Kio and the CBD, passing through CTE, Orchard Road and Fullerton Road. It is the second City Direct route...
View ArticleSuspension of Bus Services due to COVID-19 Impact on Manpower
Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 amongst bus captains and interchange staff at various bus interchanges, Public Transport Operators face a shortage of available manpower to operate bus services....
View ArticleTower Transit Exhibition Booth for Sembawang-Yishun Bus Package
In late August 2021, an exhibition booth was done up by Tower Transit in the lead-up to its operation of the Sembawang-Yishun Bus Package. The exhibition booth was put up at Yishun Public Library,...
View ArticleAd-Hoc deployment of Volvo B5LH buses on Sembawang Bus Services
Last week (8 – 11 September 2021), the Volvo B5LH bus was deployed on various bus services based in Sembawang, as well as Tower Transit Service 854. These Sembawang-based bus services (167, 882, 882A,...
View ArticleAlexander Dennis Enviro500 (3 Door)
Alexander Dennis Enviro500 (3 Door) Manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) Bodywork Enviro500 3D2S Years in operation 2021– Operators SBS Transit SMRT Buses Technical Data Length 12.5 metre...
View ArticleControversy over Bus 39 amendment
Transport planning is an unenviable task of balancing the needs of commuters with the efficient use of resources. While unprofitable and underutilized bus routes have been curtained in the past, the...
View ArticleST Engineering Retrofitted Electric Bus (MAN A22)
ST Engineering Retrofitted Electric Bus (MAN A22) ST Engineering Retrofitted Electric Bus (SG3100M) – Bukit Panjang ITH Manufacturer MAN (chassis); Linkker (drivetrain) Bodywork MAN Lion’s City Hybrid...
View ArticleBYD C8
BYD C8 Bus B – ComfortDelGro Bus BYD C8 (PC9768D) Manufacturer BYD Auto Bodywork Pioneer Coachbuilders Dragoes III Years in operation 2021 —Present Operator ComfortDelGro Bus Technical Data Length...
View ArticleSBS Transit Bus Service 117M
SBS Transit Bus Service 117M is a supplementary bus service plying between Punggol and Sembawang, passing through Canberra, Yishun, Seletar West Link and Punggol West during Weekday Peak Hours (except...
View ArticleSBS Transit Bus Service 39
SBS Transit Bus Service 39 is a trunk service plying between Tampines Concourse and Yishun, passing through Pasir Ris, Punggol, Jln Kayu, SLE and Khatib. Service 39 was amended to serve Pasir Ris...
View Article3-Door Alexander Dennis Enviro500 buses launched on Bus Service 974
The Alexander Dennis Enviro500 3-Door has been launched on 26 October 2021, operating on Bus Service 974. 50 units of the Alexander Dennis Enviro500 (3 Door) double-deck bus, configured with three...
View ArticleCRRC TEG6125BEV03
The CRRC TEG6125BEV03 is a fully electric, low-floor single-deck city bus manufactured by CRRC Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. (中国中车) in China. The bus was bodied by Gemilang Coachworks, based in Malaysia....
View ArticlePublic Transport Fare Review 2021
The Public Transport Fare Review 2021 sees an overall 2.2% increase in bus and train fares with effect from 26th December 2021. Adult card fares for buses and trains are set to increase by 3 – 4 cents....
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